Obituaries

Jul 21, 2023

Jean Ives Moss, age 87, of Clinton and formerly of Burgaw passed peacefully from her blessed earthly life Friday, July 21, 2023.

She was born August 1, 1935 in Maple Hill, one of eight children born to Francis Hibbs Ives and Julia Louise Watson Batts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jul 21, 2023

Sarah Rebecca Rivenbark, age 42, of Burgaw, NC passed away on July 21, 2023.

She was born on August 20, 1980 in Wilmington, NC to Edward Rivenbark and Gloria Hardie Rivenbark.

In addition to her parents, Rebecca is survived by her sons, Tyler Dalbey and Michael Yarborough; daughters, Amanda Gregory (Richard), Rhetta Johnson, Stacy Yarborough,...

Jul 20, 2023

John Paul Higgins, age 44, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 20, 2023. John was born in Port Jefferson, New York, on September 5, 1978, and was the son of Madonna Evangelista and her husband, the late Vincent Evangelista, who raised John from the age of ten. .

John was a man...

Jul 20, 2023

John "Butch" Edward Lawhorne, Jr., age 81, of Wilmington, NC passed away on July 20, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on August 18, 1941 in Wilmington, NC to the late John Edward Lawhorne, Sr. and Charity Mae Turner Lawhorne.

Butch, an Army National Guard veteran,...

Jul 19, 2023

Thomas James Rackley, Jr., age 77, of Rose Hill passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from ECU Health Duplin Hospital.

He was born on May 20, 1946, in Duplin County; the son of the late Thomas James Rackley, Sr. and Annie Ruth Lane Rackley.  He was also preceded in death...

Jul 18, 2023

"I'm healed", he said on a very warm and sunny summer day, July 18, 2023, having just enjoyed a wonderful morning on the porch hugging the Pungo River, watching the dolphins and waiting on the eagles. The power of a moment. The brevity of this side of heaven til walking with Jesus.  An instant.

Sterl Dixon "Jack"...

Jul 18, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Lee Lunsford, age 88, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life to his heavenly reward Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at The Laurels of Pender.

He was born May 9, 1935 in Pender County, the son of Gurley and Geneva Bonham Lunsford. In addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in death by his...

Jul 18, 2023

Linda Leitch entered Heaven on July 18, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care. Throughout her life she contributed so much to her community. For well over 20 years she was the Kitchen Director at Good Shepherd Ministries making many life long friends of volunteers and clients. After retirement she volunteered at the Salvation Army Store keeping the book...

Jul 17, 2023

Jessie Rogers Johnson, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Jessie was the daughter of the late Robert and Edith Rogers. She was preceded in death by Ken, her husband of nearly 55 years. Jessie is survived by her sons Christopher Kenneth Johnson and wife Melissa, Timothy Cole Johnson and wife...

Jul 15, 2023

Wray Brent Register, Jr., 43, of Teachey passed from this earthly life way too soon on Saturday, July 15, 2023, after a long battle with colon cancer.

He was born on May 21, 1980 in Prince William County, Virginia and was the son of Donna Lynn Conrad Culver of Virginia and Wray Brent Register, Sr. of Willard,...

Jul 15, 2023

Larry Milton Teachey, age 84, passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

He was born February 7, 1939 in Wilmington, the son of Fred Teachey and Lucille Carter Teachey. In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by his daughter, Gina Teachey.

Larry Milton Teachey...

Jul 13, 2023

Margie was born August 8, 1944 in Rockingham County Virginia.  She passed away on July 13, 2023 at Woodbury Wellness Center in Hampstead North Carolina.

Margie lived all of her life in Albemarle County Virginia.

Margie is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lizzie Conley as well as her siblings, Paulina, Junior, Lebert,...

Jul 13, 2023

Jessica Kelly, age 51, passed from her earthly life at her home in Currie Thursday, July 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Shreve.

Jessica is survived by her daughter, Laikin Kelly; son, Steven Kelly and his wife, Ashlynn; grandchildren, Emma Kelly and Benjamin Kelly; many additional dear family and friends.

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Jul 12, 2023

Anna Marie Stempkowski, 95, of Wilmington, formerly of Ambridge, PA passed peacefully from her earthly life on July 12, 2023. She was born in Fair Oaks, PA on May 7, 1928, to Danko and Olga Panchak. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley "Buzz" Stempkowski and grandson, Mark Alan Hanna.

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Jul 11, 2023

We honor our loving, crazy, funny and spirited Susan "Susie" Darr Blackburn, who lived a full and beautiful life. A woman with a heart of gold who never met a stranger, she was always ready and willing to help others, while asking little in return.

Born October 1, 1948, in Thomasville, NC, to Clarence Arthur Darr and...

Jul 10, 2023

Eunice Keith Hines, age 91, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at New Hanover House in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Eunice was born on July 11, 1931 in Pender county to Walter Barnes and Geneva Smith Keith.  She is predeceased by her parents, and siblings Lurline Humphrey, Edgar Keith, Bobby Keith, and Relmer Keith.

Eunice graduated...

Jul 10, 2023

Angela Lynn Vickery, age 49, of Wilmington, NC passed away on July 10, 2023.

She was born on November 21, 1973 in Augusta, GA to Susan Kirkland Aldridge and the late Moman Pruitt Vickery.

Angela was a fan of Alabama football and WWE. She enjoyed fishing and was very good at it. Angela always had...

Jul 9, 2023

Esther Evans Nance, 95, of Wilmington passed peacefully from her earthly life Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by family and with much love.

She was born October 13, 1927 in Brunswick County, the daughter of James Daniel Evans and Gladys Bennett Evans Wells. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by...

Jul 8, 2023

John "Jay" Edwin Porter, Jr., a beloved husband, grandfather, brother, and uncle peacefully passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the age of 78 in Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 12, 1944, in Currie, the son of the late John Edwin Porter and Hildred Ramsey Porter.  He was also predeceased by his...

Jul 7, 2023

Barbara "Susie" Rivenbark Woodcock, age 87, of Burgaw and formerly of Atkinson passed from her earthly life Friday, July 7, 2023. All of her life Barbara was known and loved as Susie.

She was born June 27, 1936 in Pender County, the daughter of James Henry Rivenbark and Minnie Alice Rackley Rivenbark. In addition to her parents...